Resort History

Resort History

Mollie Rogers, now in her eighties, looks on with prideful amazement at the goings-on of her children and grandchildren, and Chimney Corners.

The resort is still the beautiful vacation refuge of the same families who first checked in about the time they were beginning to get the hang of running a resort, and that’s more than fifty years ago! These faithful families have observed the inevitable changes; as the Rogers family grows and changes, so does Chimney Corners, the only resort of any size remaining on Crystal Lake. For the most part they approve, “It just keeps getting better,” we’re happy to hear from ‘old’ guests.

To be a Chimney Corners guest for any length of time is to become involved with the Rogers family, and perhaps that’s a part of our strength. As you remember and care about us, so do we remember (usually--) and care about you.

At times, with so many changes in the family, we sometimes wondered where Chimney Corners was going next. But, just as we have always believed, His eye is definitely on us sparrows! Son, Jim Jr. and wife, Mary took the plunge, deciding to commit their future to the operation of the resort- and it is a commitment.

Chimney Corners has grown a little. We now have “Blue Water”- a beach cottage, and “Froshblick”- German for view of the frog pond- a loft over the laundry/garage. Under Mary’s eagle eye, all the cottages, apartments, and rooms have been remodeled and redecorated, ready to face the 21st century- no small challenge when you remember that most of them were built between 1910 (the Lodge) and the 50’s.

Most importantly, all generations the Rogers, together with fellow-workers, have retained the basic principle of care and attention to our guests. Moreover, in the face of increasing development around Crystal Lake, we continue to insist on the importance of space and careful growth.

I have the great joy, not always vouchsafed to the old, of seeing the object of Jim and my life’s labor, Chimney Corners, prospering. My in-laws, Olin and Leola, and my husband, Jim Sr. would be proud- as am I. We are surrounded by love, and we hope this is true of all of you, dear friends.

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